Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the correct option to fill in the blanks.

The action and characters in a melodrama can be so immediately _________ that all observers can hiss the villain with an air of smug, but enjoyable ___________.

  1. spurned, boredom

  2. forgotten, condescension

  3. classified, self-righteousness

  4. plausible, guilt

  5. gripping, skepticism

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Actions and characters can be 'classified'. Note the word 'smug' which refers to 'showing an excessive pride in oneself or one's achievements'. This